Kings continue to have Blues' number in 4-2 victory

Kings continue to have Blues' number in 4-2 victory

Mike Richards scores go-ahead goal with 2:43 left as L.A. beats St. Louis for the eighth time in a row, including last season's playoffs. The Kings have won the first two games of their five-game trip.

Ducks get a lift from Sheldon Souray

The veteran defenseman, who signed a three-year deal with the team before the season, is part of a formidable defensive duo along with Francois Beauchemin.

Hearing impairment doesn't stop these hockey players

Trey Wilson from Riverside is among those playing for Team USA at the second World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships in Vantaa, Finland, starting this weekend.

Sharks flatten Ducks with early barrage

San Jose scores a minute into the game to spark a three-goal first period during a 4-0 defeat of Anaheim.

Bill Ranford subs for absent Jonathan Bernier at Kings practice

Assistant coach was filling in for the backup goalie, who had been home after the death of his grandmother. Bernier was set to rejoin the team Wednesday night.

Kings are unlikely to make serious pitch for Calgary's Jarome Iginla

The price to get Iginla as a late-season rental appears too high. Next season's NHL salary cap drops to $64.3 million and the Kings will have eight restricted free agents on the roster.

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Detroit Red Wings are making do with what they have

Detroit Red Wings are making do with what they have

Injuries have forced the Red Wings to rely heavily on rookies this season, but they are fifth in the West after sweeping the Ducks over the weekend.

Kings' roster might change during trip

Kings' roster might change during trip

Team's five-game trek that starts Monday at Chicago ends April 2, one day before the NHL's trade deadline, so there could be a personnel modification.

Ducks are frustrated again at home by Red Wings in 2-1 loss

Ducks are frustrated again at home by Red Wings in 2-1 loss

Anaheim loses to Detroit at Honda Center for the second time in three days and has its first two-game losing streak of the season in regulation.

NHL: pluses and minuses around the league

NHL: pluses and minuses around the league

The Penguins make a huge move by acquiring Brenden Morrow from the Stars. Tampa Bay's Guy Boucher is fired two years after getting the Lightning to the Eastern Conference finals.

Kings must take credit for failings in 1-0 loss to Vancouver

Kings must take credit for failings in 1-0 loss to Vancouver

Canucks goalie Cory Schneider earns a 20-save shutout, but L.A. has only one shot on net on three power plays and doesn't do enough to test Vancouver's defense.

What the Anaheim Ducks learned in Friday's loss to Detroit

What the Anaheim Ducks learned in Friday's loss to Detroit

Team's video review reveals weaknesses that helped the Red Wings snap the Ducks' 13-game home winning streak. Adjustments are in the works for Sunday's rematch.

New AEG chief executive has own style

New AEG chief executive has own style

Dan Beckerman, a 43-year-old financial whiz and numbers cruncher, will stay out of the spotlight more often than not.

Kings Coach Darryl Sutter lays it on the line

Kings Coach Darryl Sutter lays it on the line

He analyzes the recent struggles of the Dustin Brown-Anze Kopitar-Justin Williams line and gives himself some of the blame.

Kings lose again at home to the Stars, 2-0

Kings lose again at home to the Stars, 2-0

The Kings have won 11 of 13 games at Staples Center, but both losses have come against Dallas. Jaromir Jagr and Ray Whitney score in third period for the Stars.

Ducks sign Patrick Maroon to two-year extension

Ducks sign Patrick Maroon to two-year extension

The 24-year-old left wing has two goals in 11 games this season with the Ducks.

Ducks reach another level in 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks

Ducks reach another level in 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks

Anaheim and Chicago, the top two teams in the standings, match the hype in a game with plenty of playoff intensity. The Ducks are the only team this season to beat the Blackhawks twice.

Teemu Selanne has a key goal as Ducks top Chicago Blackhawks, 4-2

Teemu Selanne has a key goal as Ducks top Chicago Blackhawks, 4-2

He ends a goal-scoring drought as Anaheim scores three times in the third period to extend home winning-streak to 13-games.

Up next for the Kings: Thursday vs. Dallas

Up next for the Kings: Thursday vs. Dallas

Dallas is 5-2-1 against Pacific Division opponents this season.

It worked once, it works again

It worked once, it works again

Kings make it two in a row over Coyotes, with Jonathan Bernier taking over for Jonathan Quick.

NHL-leading Chicago Blackhawks to see their shadow — the Ducks

NHL-leading Chicago Blackhawks to see their shadow — the Ducks

Ducks go into game five points behind team that set record for best start. 'If we weren't having the year we're having, there'd be a lot of focus and attention on them,' Chicago's Patrick Kane says.

Ducks Coach Bruce Boudreau is taking it a week at a time

Ducks Coach Bruce Boudreau is taking it a week at a time

He says having weekly goals makes it 'seem so much more palatable.' The Ducks start a homestand Monday against San Jose and have showcase matchup against No. 1-ranked Chicago on Wednesday.

Up next for the Ducks: Monday vs. San Jose

Up next for the Ducks: Monday vs. San Jose

Anaheim has won 11 consecutive games at home.

Kings' Tyler Toffoli has backing of Coach Darryl Sutter

Kings' Tyler Toffoli has backing of Coach Darryl Sutter

The rookie forward played 13 minutes 20 seconds with only one shot on goal in his debut for the Kings on Saturday, but the coach liked that Toffoli was strong at both ends of the ice.